Decision details

1.         To approve the Part One Central Lancashire Local Plan Consultation document (Appendix One) for consultation purposes

2.         To note the supporting document The Site Selection Process; Housing and Employment Land Paper for publication (Appendix Two)

3.         To approve the refreshed Local Development Scheme (Appendix Three) for publication

4.         To note the draft Schedule of Consultation Events (Appendix Four)

5.         To approve the process of consultation being undertaken for a period of ten weeks starting on Monday 19th December 2022 and closing on Friday 24th February 2023

6.         To note this is the next steps in an emerging new Central Lancashire Local Plan and is therefore a material consideration for Development Management purposes to be afforded weight such as that determined by the decision maker.

7.         To acknowledge the publication of the Written Ministerial Statement from The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP on 6th December 2022 regarding suggestions to make possible further changes to the planning system, alongside the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill. The statement does not represent a change to legislation or national policy and therefore the Central Lancashire Councils remain committed to progressing a new local plan, recognising that as and when changes are implemented by Government, our proposed policies relating to housing need and proposals around housing supply, may be required to change. It is confirmed the Council will respond to any consultation on any proposals for changes.